Case of covid-19 confirmed at Speyside High School in Aberlour
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A NUMBER of pupils and staff members at Speyside High are self-isolating after a positive covid-19 test was confirmed within the school community.
The case was confirmed over the weekend and the person who tested positive for the virus will now isolate, along with close contacts.
There is no evidence of transmission within the school, according to a letter sent to parents, with pupils not self-isolating to continue going to classes.
The news follows confirmation last week of a positive covid-19 case at Forres Academy and several cases at Milne's High.
A Moray Council spokesperson said: “After discussion with NHS Grampian’s Public Health Team, a small number of pupils and staff from Speyside High School have been asked by NHS Test and Protect to self-isolate after a positive covid-19 case was found.
"All pupils self-isolating will be supported to continue their learning at home and all other pupils should attend school as normal.
“Initial advice has been passed to parents and carers giving details of what to do if their child displays symptoms of covid-19. We will continue to contact parents and carers directly with any further updates.
“All Moray schools now receive an enhanced clean daily as standard, in line with Public Health advice and meeting all public health requirements. This includes daytime sanitation, and this allows the rest of the school to continue as normal. School buses are also cleaned after each run to ensure safety measures are met.
“We ask anyone contacted through the Test and Protect process to follow the guidance given, and any health-related questions are directed to the NHS.”
A letter sent by the school to parents and carers on Sunday evening reads: "There is no evidence of transmission of covid-19 within the school.
"The Health Protection Team have advised that all other pupils can continue to attend school as normal unless they develop covid-19 symptoms or are identified as a close contact outside the school setting by NHS Test and Protect."
